They want new electric panel, this home has Zinsco and that is one of the thing that we are not eligible to be insured.

The cost of plumbing, drywall, electrical, roof, etc. is the same cost whether you build in Beverly Hills or in Pacoima.

I’m an electrician and I’d only do electrical since I know I could do it fast enough to be worth it but other than that I’d get someone who could do it fast and high quality.

Electricity alone on a 2 bed is usually around $200-250.  

It is also a waste of resources, consuming space and massive electricity.

I commonly hear that permitting is not an issue unless I am touching plumbing or electrical but just to be safe and avoid any future liabilities, I am trying to understand it is even feasible to get the new rooms/garage permitted for their intended use.3.

In the 80's the electrical grid from Oregon to Mexico went down, and it was chaos for a few hours.

I wouldn't remove auto-pay on your utilities from your credit/debit card if you have them, don't want to miss your electric bill by accident but any daily/casual/somewhat necessary spending is cash.

There are also still a lot of projects in the talks stage, for example some people whispering that DFW will become the electric car capital of the world. 

If its General Electric it is another. family owned company and i can time the payout of the bonus